August 2005: Sandy Journal

Sandy Youth Named All-American

(Sandy, Utah) — William Kilpack, 10, of Sandy was named All-American by USA Wrestling is both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling at the Kids National Championships held in Green Bay, Wis., June 28 to July 2. He was the only Utahn to be so named in the tournament.

Kilpack, who just completed his fourth-grade year at Sunrise Elementary School, place sixth in the 70-pound weight class in the Midget Division (9 and 10 year olds) at the USA Wrestling Kids Nationals in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman tournaments. The top eight placers received All-American honors.

"It was a tough tournament with tough kids. Everyone was tough and ready to give their best. The wrestlers were better than people I wrestle at regular tournaments. Since you don't know most of the people there, you don't know what they're going to do or how they might counter your moves. That makes it harder," he said.